Happenings

Bookmobiles sponsored by the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library will visit the following locations: CVS, 2000 Swamp Pike, New Hanover, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., and Collegeville Shopping Center, Route 29 and Main St., Collegeville, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Conshohocken, has infant storytimes at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays Stories, songs and fun for infants up to 2 years old. Each limited to 16 children. Call to reserve a child’s spot in advance each week starting Monday at noon. At 3:30 p.m. the library presents hands-on experiments with Dr. Fred. Call to register. Information: 610-825-1656.

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Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, corner of Second and Church streets in Schwenksville, holds Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Pajamas welcome. No advance registration needed. Free and open to the public. Information: 610-287-8360 or www.pvlibrary.net.

First Friday Zeps made fresh by the Cedarettes of the Tall Cedars, must be ordered by today for pick up on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Norristown Cedar Club, 810 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $3.50 each. Call 610-275-3477

Montco SAAC, 536 George St., Norristown, presents National Dice Day, featuring unusual dice games from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Remember, learning a new game is good for your brain. At 10:30 a.m., an informational seminar on eye health will be presented. Participants will learn that vision loss is not a normal part of aging and what they can do to protect their vision as they age. Information: 610-275-1960.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch, 209 Race St., Ambler, features Miss Michelle’s story time for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Information: 215-646-1072 or www.wvpl.org.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time is at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-old. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, has Babes and Bibs Storytime at 11:15 a.m. for babies up to about 1-year old and their caregivers for half hour of songs, movement and books. Bring library card to take home some materials to share with baby. Free, registration required. At 3:30 p.m., Let’s Talk About Books. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Clothes Closet at New Hope Baptist Church, Oak and Green streets, Norristown, is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for distribution of clean, used clothes. Persons wishing to donate clean items only may bring them to the church from 10 to 11 a.m.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Audubon Women’s Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Ashcroft Building at Shannondell. The program will be a performance by the Lower Providence Presbyterian Church’s choir. Guests are welcome to come and meet the members and join in the evening festivities. Coffee and dessert will be served after the program. Information: President Donna Campbell-Frias at 610-564-0336.

LeTip of King of Prussia meets for business networking 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Tuesdays at Michael’s Deli, 130 Town Center Road, King of Prussia. Information: 215-527-8916.

LeTip Great Valley, a professional referral network, meets 7:01 to 8:31 a.m. Tuesdays for breakfast and networking at Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, 1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern.

LeTip of Spring House holds a breakfast meeting Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Pied Piper II, 709 N Sumneytown Pike North Wales. LeTip is a professional organization with the primary purpose of giving and receiving qualified business leads. Information: 215-996-0830.

LeTip International Plymouth Meeting Chapter meets Tuesdays at Cedar Brook Country Club, 180 Penllyn Pike, Blue Bell. Arrive, 7 am.; meeting officially begins 7:16 a.m.; ends, 8:31 a.m. LeTip is a professional organization of men and women dedicated to the “highest standards of competence and service,” with the purpose of exchanging business tips, leads and referrals. The group is seeking new members in a number of categories. Guests always welcome.

Wellness Community at the Anne McCouch Center, 1000 W. Main St. Lansdale, will have Dr. Bernadette Loeb, retired assistant professor of neurology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, present Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to answer questions. She is the author of six medical journal articles and a cancer survivor. Free, but donations accepted to help continue programs.

Chronic Pain Anonymous, a 12 step group for anyone suffering from chronic illness, meets at 7 p.m. at Valley Forge Medical Center on Germantown Pike in East Norriton. Main entrance at the back end of campus. Information: Tom Hudson at 610-539-8500.

Domestic violence support group for women coping with or surviving domestic violence, meets every Tuesday night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at a confidential Montgomery County location. No charge. Information: 1-800-642-3150.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Lunch Break Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics meets 12 to 12:45 p.m. at King of Prussia Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. Information: 484-831-5385.

Food Addicts Anonymous, a support group for individuals who have a problem controlling the way they eat, with no dues, fees or weigh-ins, has a community public information meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. weekly at Mother of Divine Providence Church McGrory Hall, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia. Information: Rose at 610-272-0448 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, has Tales for Tots at 10:15 a.m. for children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 with a caregiver for stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft with Miss Linda and her puppet Lucy. Free, registration required. Mother Goose Storytime for caregivers and their children 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 is at 11:15 a.m. with Miss Beth. Stories, rhymes, music. Free, registration required. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, offers knitting every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Work on your own projects or pick up hints and tips. Mah Jongg is at 1 p.m. New players welcome. Miss Michelle’s story time is at 4:30 p.m. Chess Club for adults, teens and children (with parent), meets 7 p.m. Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org.

Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, corner of Second and Church streets in Schwenksville, hosts Banned Book Club at 7 p.m. for teens. Registration requested. Information: 610-287-8360 or www.pvlibrary.net.

Recreational Council of West Conshohocken is distributing tickets through today for the 65th Annual Children’s Party to be held 11:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at the George Clay Fire Co. Hall. Resident children and grandchildren, ages12 and under are invited. There will be a Santa Secret Gift Shop where children can shop for gifts for siblings and parents with items $2 and under. Free tickets must be picked up from one of the Recreation Council members: Kathy Schermerhorn, Karen Hodges, Kathy Vernon or Pat Zapien. No phone calls. Admission, if attendees are able, is a non-perishable food item, foil, paper or plastic product.

Bingo takes place 6:45 p.m. at Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1564 Allentown Road, Lansdale. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. Information: 215-368-3993. The church also sells pierogies and kielbasa every Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m. in the church hall. Information: 215-362-9599.

Bridge game will take place for bridge players interested in playing 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, call 610-279-3772. All levels welcome. No partner necessary.

Learn to line dance classes take place 7 p.m. at the Holy Saviour Club, 436 E. Main St., Norristown, across from Holy Saviour Church. Sign in by 6:45. Learn Philly line, soul line and some country line.Information: Joanne at 610-322-2986, joannemurray47@yahoo.com or Carol at 484-919-3690, cpiantone1519@comcast.net.

BNI Limerick Chapter of Business Network International meets Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Sly Fox Restaurant, Lewis Road, Royersford. Visitors welcome. Only cost is for the meal. For information or reservation to attend, call 610-948-1085 or visit www.BNIDVR.com and click on “Find a chapter.”

The BNI, Limerick II Chapter meets every Wednesday at the Sly Fox Restaurant, 312 N. Lewis Road,Royersford, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors welcome. Only cost is that for your meal. For information or to make a reservation, call Margot Aronson at 610-306-7939 or visit www.BNIDVR.com and click the menu item “Find a Chapter.”

LeTip of the Main Line, a professional referral network meets at 7:01 a.m. at the Villanova Conference Center, Radnor, to learn more about members’ businesses and exchange referrals. Information: Bob Rodenbaugh, 610-313-1882.

Blue Star Mothers of America are looking for family and friends who have loved ones serving in the United States Military. They are welcome to the monthly meeting, the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Bucks County Courthouse Community Room, Doylestown. Information: bluestarmothers.com or call 215-723-4935.

Western Montgomery County LeTip, a business networking group, meets 7:01 a.m. every Wednesday at the Sandtrap Restaurant at Limerick Golf Course, to exchange business tips. Information: www.westernmontcoletip.com or contact Saul Rivkin at 610-948-9000 or e-mailsrivkin@thevictorybank.com. No charge to attend your first meeting.

HEALTH

Free scoliosis and spinal screenings for children ages 2 to 18 are offered Wednesdays as a service to the community by Dr. Brian S. Roth, 20 S. Trooper Road, Norristown. Information: Cory Kapusta at 610-539-5000.

St. Peter’s Thrift Shop, Main and Church streets, North Wales, is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. It feature women’s and children’s clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Proceeds go to local charities. Parking available in the church lot. Entrance in rear of church building. Donations are tax deductible.

Thrift Shop of the Reformed Church of the Ascension, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a large selection of gently-used clothing and household merchandise for sale. Donations of clean, usable items are accepted during regular business hours.

Second Time Around Shop of All Saints’ Church, 535 Haws Avenue, Norristown, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. There is a variety of clothing, accessories, collectibles, jewelry, household items, small appliances, decorative items, linens, children and teen items, craft supplies, holiday decorations and 10-cent greeting cards, as well as books and magazines, including 10-cent paperbacks. New merchandise weekly. Tax receipts for donations available.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Narcotics Anonymous Recovery Group meets 8 p.m. at Olivet Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ, 619 W. Township Line Road, East Norriton. Information: Butch at 610-272-5843.

“Together We Grow,” a Nar-Anon Family Support Group meets 7:30 p.m., Room 10 at the Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. Plymouth Meeting. Information available at Nar-Anon Hotline, 800-678-4989, www.naranon.com.

Food Addicts Anonymous, a support group for individuals who have a problem controlling the way they eat, withno dues, fees or weigh-ins, has a community public information meeting, 9:30 to 11 a.m. weekly at the Philadelphia Inquirer Building, River Road (Route 23), Upper Merion. Information: Rose at 610-272-0448 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Bookmobiles from the Montgomery County Library District will visit Water Tower Square, Horsham and North Wales Road, Montgomeryville, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Estate of George S. Snyder, Inc., Cowpath Road, Hatfield, 12:30 to 3:45 p.m.; and Hatfield Village Apartments, Maple Avenue, Hatfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch, 209 Race St., Ambler, hosts programs for children and adults including Afternoon Niblets story time at 4:30 p.m. Information: 215-646-1072 or www.wvpl.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, features “Un-Belize-able,” a travelog, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Sheldon Weintraum, docent at the Barnes. “Enlist! Enlist!” a program by Civil War reenactor Michael Jesberger, will be at 7 p.m. This will be an interactive educational program on the life of a Civil War soldier. The library is also colleting coats for the needy through Saturday in Blue Bell and at the Ambler Branch. Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org.

Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. Fourth Ave., Royersford, holds story times on Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. for children of any age. Free; no registration required. Information: 610-948-7277 or www.mc-npl.org, choose the Royersford Branch.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill,features a program on longterm care planning at 6 p.m. Registration requested at 610-828-0441. There will be Mother Goose Story Time, 10:15 a.m. for children from 1 to 2 1/2 years old with stories, songs and rhymes. Tales for Tots with Miss Beth for children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old will be at 11:15 with Miss Linda and her puppet Lucy and includes stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. Reading Romp for children ages 2 to 5 is at 1:30 p.m. with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. All are free; registration required.These are last story times until after the New Year. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

ORGANIZATIONS

Forteniters Club will meet at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Hall for socialization followed by a dinner and “Birthday Pary” hosted by Sue Delaney’s family.

LeTip, professional referral network, meets Thursday mornings at the Holiday Inn, Fort Washington, to learn more about other members’ businesses and exchange referrals. Information: Greg Sarian at 610-878-8426.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, Butler Pike and 4 S. Ridge Ave. Information: 610-220-6303.

Nar-Anon support group for families and friends of drug abusers meets 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville. Overeaters Anonymous meets at noon at Conshohocken United Methodist Church, Sixth Avenue and Fayette Street, Conshohocken. Use Sixth Avenue entrance.

Morning STAR Ministries: Christians United Against Addictions, a support group to achieve healing through Christ in their lives and lives of those that are affected by the results of an addictive and compulsive behavior lifestyle, meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Fellowship House, 515 Harry St., Conshohocken. Information and directions: Ted: 484-744-3662 or Page: 215-620-7961.